Motown Chartbusters, Vol. 5

by Motown Chartbusters 5 / Various

Overview

In addition to Motown Chartbusters, Vol. 3, Volume 5 is one of the most essential and popular albums in the series. The album represents a new era in Motown's history, with many of the hits focusing on the Vietnam War and political issues ("War," "Ball of Confusion," "Abraham, Martin and John," and "Forget Me Not"). However, lighter moments are still on offer from Motown stalwarts Stevie Wonder, the Jackson 5, and Diana Ross. Of particular note is the cover -- a montage of artists from the Motown roster. This is an example of the progress of Motown and the removal of racial barriers through popular music. Indeed, the first four Chartbusters albums came in illustrated sleeves, as it was commonly believed that this would help sell the music to white audiences. By 1970, the fame of Motown and its popularity meant that these practices could finally be abandoned. ~ Rob Flanagan

Product Details

Release Date:	09/04/2001
Label:	Spectrum Music / Polygram
UPC:	0731455414820

Tracks

1. The Tears Of A Clown  - Henry Cosby  - Smokey Robinson  -  Robinson
2. War  - Edwin Starr  - Barrett Strong  - Norman Whitfield
3. The Love You Save  -  Corporation  -  Jackson 5
4. Ball Of Confusion (That's What The World Is Today)  - Barrett Strong  -  Temptations  - Norman Whitfield
5. It's All In The Game  -  Four Tops  - Carl Sigman
6. Heaven Help Us All  - R. Miller  - Stevie Wonder
7. It's Wonderful (To Be Loved By You)  - Jimmy Ruffin
8. Ain't No Mountain High Enough  - Diana Ross
9. Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours  - Stevie Wonder
10. Stoned Love  -  Supremes  - F. Wilson
11. Abraham, Martin And John  - Marvin Gaye
12. Still Water (Love)  -  Four Tops  - Smokey Robinson  - Frank [Motown] Wilson
13. Forget Me Not  -  Martha & the Vandellas  - R. Morris
14. It's A Shame  -  Spinners
15. I'll Be There  - Berry Jr. Gordy  - Willie Hutch  -  Jackson 5
16. I'll Say Forever My Love  - Jimmy Ruffin

Album Credits

Performance Credits

The Spinners   Primary Artist
Marvin Gaye   Primary Artist
Martha & the Vandellas   Primary Artist
Edwin Starr   Primary Artist
The Four Tops   Primary Artist
The Jackson 5   Primary Artist
Stevie Wonder   Primary Artist
The Temptations   Primary Artist
Jimmy Ruffin   Primary Artist
Diana Ross   Primary Artist
The Supremes   Primary Artist
Smokey Robinson & the Miracles   Primary Artist

Technical Credits

F. Wilson   Composer
The Miracles   Performer
Hal Davis   Composer
The Temptations   Performer
The Vandellas   Performer
The Spinners   Performer
Willie Hutch   Composer
Diana Ross   Performer
Stevie Wonder   Composer,Performer
Henry Cosby   Composer
William Weatherspoon   Composer
Carl Sigman   Composer
Syreeta Wright   Composer
Smokey Robinson   Composer,Performer
Ron Miller   Composer
Nickolas Ashford   Composer
Norman Whitfield   Composer
Martha & the Vandellas   Performer
Yennik Samoht   Composer
The Corporation   Composer
Frank Wilson   Composer
Stephen Bowden   Composer
Charles G. Dawes   Composer
James Dean   Composer
Richard Morris   Composer
Smokey Robinson & the Miracles   Performer
Edwin Starr   Performer
Berry Gordy, Jr.   Composer
Sylvia Moy   Composer
The Four Tops   Performer
Barrett Strong   Composer
Jimmy Ruffin   Performer
The Jackson 5   Performer
Bob West   Composer
The Supremes   Performer
R. Miller   Composer
R. Morris   Composer
Lula Mae Hardaway   Composer
Marvin Gaye   Performer
Martha Reeves   Performer
Valerie Simpson   Composer
Lee Garrett   Composer
Dick Holler   Composer